United’s fear factor continues to decline

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THE BEST THING ONE CAN SAY ABOUT Manchester United at present is that they do not know when they are beaten. For the second consecutive away match they were saved from an embarrassing defeat by a fortuitious goal in the final minute of stoppage time — crucial evidence, perhaps, that at least some of the famed Old Trafford spirit remains. And if that sounds like clutching at straws, it is because there is precious little else for Sir Alex Ferguson to cling to at a time when mediocrity is threatening to become the norm for his team.